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Wiley, Pediatric Dermatology, 2024

DOI: 10.1111/pde.15564

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A review of hair removal modalities in pediatric patients: Ethical and clinical considerations

Journal article published in 2024 by Eric Sanfilippo ORCID, Leslie Castelo‐Soccio ORCID, Anna Yasmine Kirkorian
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Abstract

AbstractUnwanted hair is a common concern among patients presenting to pediatric dermatology clinics, and parents and patients alike inquire about the safety of methods employed for elective removal. Various methods of hair removal exist with different levels of invasiveness and permanence, from simple mechanical depilation to light‐based therapies. All methods of hair removal appear to be safe and generally well tolerated in children, and there are no age restrictions to any modality. In this review, we aim to address the available literature on the safety and efficacy of hair removal modalities in pediatric patients and propose guidance on how to manage requests for at‐home and in‐office therapies within an ethical framework.